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1. Ans. D
Recently RBI Revised Prompt Corrective Action (PCA)
Framework for Banks. The PCA framework does not
preclude the Reserve Bank of India from taking any other
action as it deems fit in addition to the corrective actions
prescribed in the framework.
2. Ans. A
India’s largest lender State Bank of India (SBI) recently
had launched SBI Mingle, a social media banking platform
for Facebook and Twitter users. It was launched by SBI
Chairman Arundhati Bhattacharya, on the occasion of
61st State Bank Day (observed on 1st July).
3. Ans. B
RBI has declared in a notification has that all existing
asset reconstructions companies(ARC) must have a
minimum corpus of Rs. 100 crores by March 2019.
Note: ARC are the companies which buy bad loans (NPA)
from banks and sell them. The main purpose of ARC is to
turn bad loans or NPA in to profitable assets.
4. Ans. D
The government revised the base year for wholesale
price index (WPI) -based inflation and the Index of
Industrial Production (IIP) to 2011-12 from 2004-
05.
IIP- The Index of Industrial Production (IIP) is an index
for India which details out the growth of various sectors
in an economy such as mineral mining, electricity and
manufacturing. It is compiled and published monthly by
the Central Statistical Organisation (CSO) six weeks after
the reference month ends.
5. Ans. C
Government pegged fiscal deficit at 3.2% of GDP for
2017-18 (financial year 2018).
6. Ans. C
Insolvency and Bankruptcy Board of India (IBBI)
constituted Technical Committee Under Dr. R. B. Barman
to give recommendations for laying down Technical
Standards for performance of core services and other
services under IBBI (Information Utilities) Regulations
2017.
7. Ans. D
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has raised its
projection for economic growth of major economies, but
it drastically scaled down the one for India by 0.5
percentage points to a four-year low of 6.7 per cent for
2017-18 due to demonetisation and the goods and
services tax (GST).
8. Ans. D
The United Nations International Day of Vesak -2017 was
hosted by Sri Lanka from 12th to 14th May 2017.
Note: The theme of this edition is ‘Buddhist teachings for
social justice and sustainable world peace’.
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9. Ans. C
Hong Kong has topped in the World Economic Freedom
(WEF) Index 2016.
Note: Singapore and New Zealand at second and third
position respectively.
10. Ans. C
The JLF (Joint Lender’s Forum) framework was introduced
in 2014 to resolve stressed assets quickly. The large
composition of the committees acted as an impediment
because lenders found it difficult to arrive at a consensus.
11. Ans. D
US-based think tank Global Financial Integrity (GFI) in its
report titled ‘Illicit Financial Flows to and from Developing
Countries: 2005-2014’, estimated that $770 billion worth
of black money entered India during 2005-2014.
12. Ans. A
Working capital refers to that part of business capital
which is used for meeting day to day expenses of the
business.
It is expressed as:
Current assets – current liabilities
13. Ans. B
Systemic risk implies that the failure of the financial
system affects other systems such as insurance market
or forex market.
14. Ans. A
MGNREGA: 48,000 crores has been allocated.
Participation of women now at 55%. Space technology to
be used in a big way to ensure MGNREGA works. 5 lakh
farm ponds will be taken up under MGNREGA.
15. Ans. B
Reverse Repo Rate is a tool used by RBI to Absorb
Liquidity. Reverse repo rate is the rate at which Reserve
Bank of India (RBI) borrows money from commercial
banks.
16. Ans. E
Cheque written by drawer and dated at some point in
past is called as the ante-dated cheque.
Example- if drawer writes a cheque on 1st February but
he put the date 1st January. This type of cheque is called
antedated cheque.
17. Ans. E
Private sector RBL Bank has launched 'Aadhaar Payment
Bridge System' (APBS) for small ticket micro-finance loan
disbursements. RBL is the first bank to launch the APBS
on its platform and the intent is to meet the
government's target on digital banking.
"This was achieved by doing the first successful cashless
disbursement to various beneficiaries in the rural
segment across the country,"
18. Ans. D
Marginal Standing Facility (MSF) scheme was announced
by Reserve Bank of India (RBI) in its Monetary Policy
(2011-12). It refers to the penal rate at which banks can
borrow money from the central bank over and above
what is available to them through the LAF window.
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19. Ans. A
It was designed, developed and deployed by the
Institute for Development and Research in Banking
Technology (IDRBT) in 2004, with the goal of inter-
connecting the ATMs in the country and facilitating
convenience banking. It is run by the National Payments
Corporation of India (NPCI).
Note: With a view to inter-connect the ATMs in the
country and facilitate easy banking for the common man,
the Institute for Development and Research in Banking
Technology (IDRBT), Hyderabad conceptualized,
developed and implemented the National Financial
Switch.
20. Ans. A
Jhulan Nishit Goswami, Indian women’s team fast bowler,
has become the highest wicket-taker in the history of
women ODI cricket and broke the record of the Australia
Cathryn Fitzpatrick of 180 wickets from 109 matches.
21. Ans. C
Justice (Retd) Mukul Mudgal has been elected as the
chairman of ‘FIFA governance committee’ at the world
football governing body's 67th Congress in Bahrain's
capital city of Manama.
Note: Earlier, Justice Mudgal was appointed deputy
chairman of the governance committee in May last year
during the FIFA Congress in Mexico.
22. Ans. D
As per the RBI guidelines, the NBFCs are allowed to
accept/renew public deposits for a minimum period of
12 months and maximum period of 60 months. They
cannot accept deposits repayable on demand.
23. Ans. A
Payment Banks can accept demand deposits up to Rs 1
lakh.
In September 2013, the Reserve Bank of India
constituted a committee to study 'Comprehensive
financial services for small businesses and low-income
households'. The objective of the committee was to
propose measures for achieving financial inclusion and
increased access to financial services.
The committee submitted its report to RBI in January
2014. One of the key suggestions of the committee was
to introduce specialised banks or 'payments bank' to
cater to the lower income groups and small businesses so
that by January 1, 2016 each Indian resident can have a
global bank account.
24. Ans. C
NITI Aayog has constituted an ‘Expert Task Force’ headed
by Vice Chairman Dr. Rajiv Kumar to provide a major
thrust to job creation by enhancing India’s exports.
Note: The panel will give recommendations on sector-
specific policy interventions in key employment sectors
and measures to enhance trade in services with high
employment potential.
25. Ans. D
UPI is a flagship product of NPCI that will help India to
move towards a cashless economy. It involves ‘virtual
addresses as a single payment identifier for sending and
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collecting money and works on single click 2 factor
authentication. It enables money to be sent using
smartphones using the virtual address without entering
the bank account details. Moreover, it provides an option
for scheduling push and pull transactions for various
purposes like sharing bills among peers.
26. Ans. A
Indian boxer Kavinder Singh Bisht (52kg) qualified for
the World Championships in the 52-kilogram category
after getting a walkover against Malaysia’s Salam Abdul
Kasim at the Asian Championships in Tashkent,
Uzbekistan on May 7, 2017.
27. Ans. B
The base year for calculating key economic growth from
2004-05 changed to 2011-12.
28. Ans. C
Five associates and the Bharatiya Mahila Bank (BMB)
became part of the SBI catapulting the country’s largest
lender to among the top 50 banks in the world
The total customer base of the bank will reach 37 crores
with a branch network of around 24,000 and
nearly 59,000 ATMs across the country. The merged
entity will have a deposit base of more than Rs26 lakh
crore and advances level of Rs18.50 lakh crore.
29. Ans. D
Union finance minister Arun Jaitley in his budget speech
this year said, “A mission will be set up with a target
of 2,500 crore digital transactions for 2017-
18 through UPI, USSD, Aadhar Pay, IMPS and debit
cards.
30. Ans. C
inland has become the first country in Europe to pay its
unemployed citizens a basic monthly income, amounting
to 560 euros ($587) in a social experiment aimed at
cutting government red tape, reducing poverty and
boosting employment.
31. Ans. D
Government has approved Rs 681 crore as seed capital
for building a total corpus of Rs over Rs 6,800 crore
under the electronic development fund meant to support
entrepreneurship and innovation in electronics and IT.
32. Ans. C
The Finance Minister has changed the Cost Inflation
Index base year from 1981 to 2001.
33. Ans. A
The Institute for Development & Research in Banking
Technology (IDRBT) is a unique institution exclusively
focused on Banking Technology. Established by the
Reserve Bank of India (RBI) in 1996, the Institution
works at the intersection of Banking and Technology. It is
located in Hyderabad, India.
34. Ans. E
Amendment to Section 6 of Negotiable Instruments Acts
to include the electronic image of a truncated cheque and
a cheque in electronic form.
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35. Ans. B
Finance Minister Arun Jaitley announced a whopping Rs 1
lakh crore hike in the credit target for the next fiscal
to Rs 10 lakh crore as part of the government’s efforts
to double farm incomes in the next five years.
36. Ans. D
An equity derivative is a class of derivatives whose
value is at least partly derived from one or more
underlying equity securities. Options and futures are by
far the most common equity derivatives, however there
are many other types of equity derivatives that are
actively traded.
37. Ans. C
Doubling the threshold for cognizable offences, the
government has decided to make tax evasion of over Rs
5 crore under the proposed Goods and Services Tax
(GST) regime as a non-bailable offence.
38. Ans. B
As per report of Stockholm International Peace Research
Institute (SIPRI) India’s military expenditure in 2016
grew by 8.5 percent.
39. Ans. D
India Licensing Expo (ILE), India's first and most
influential brand licensing show will take place on August
20-21 in Mumbai.
40. Ans. B
Foreign direct investment (FDI) in India grew 18 per cent
during 2016 to $46 billion touch data released by the
Department of Industrial Policy and Promotion (DIPP).
41. Ans. C
Option A could be a contender for the answer.
Option B cannot be substantiated from what has been
said in the passage. PRIs are not really firmly entrenched
(paragraph 1).
Option C sums up the idea that lack of political space has
interfered in the development of PRIs.
The passage is about Panchayati Raj and without that the
idea would be incomplete. Therefore, option D can be
eliminated right away.
Between options A and C, option C is stronger and a
better summary. Option A is more of a conclusion than a
summary.
Hence, the correct answer is option C.
42. Ans. A
Volition is ‘free will’ or ‘conscious choice or decision’.
Circumscribe means ‘restrict’. The final paragraph of the
passage talks about the volition of PRIs being further
restricted by a plethora of centrally sponsored schemes
(in addition to state-level decisions put on them).
Because of this, local institutions have less
power to plan according to their needs. This ‘weakening’
has been highlighted in option A.
Option D is not correct as there is no reformulation.
According to the passage, empowerment of Panchayat
system has not been happening, therefore option C can
be eliminated.
Option B is inappropriate as there is nothing about
‘increasing demands’ to match local contributions.
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Schemes don’t work due to lack of local contribution.
Hence, the correct answer is option A.
43. Ans. B
According to the first paragraph the inter-state and
union-state layers are free of this dilemma. Therefore
options C and D do not apply here.
The dilemma is about how much autonomy should the
Panchayat get. It is not about wresting power from Union
(option A) or taking it away and giving it to union. The
dilemma is about power given to Panchayats to manage
the ‘local’ affairs. That has been correctly pointed out in
option B.
Hence, the correct answer is option B.
44. Ans. C
In the first paragraph, the author states – “The flaw has
many causes. But all of them are rooted in a historical
anomaly, that while the dynamics of federalism and
democracy have given added strength to the rights given
to the States in the Constitution, they have worked
against the rights of panchayats.” Federalism has been
ensured at the state level but not at the level of
Panchayat.
Option C states this idea.
Options B and D do not deal with the Panchayats and are
therefore eliminated.
Even option B does not speak about the flaw at the intra-
state level and should be eliminated as well.
Hence, the correct answer is option C.
45. Ans. D
In the second paragraph, the author states, “Indian
federalism is now more real than it used to be…” The
same paragraph speaks about “spurt given to a
multiparty democracy” and “with single-party dominance
becoming a thing of the past at the Union level,
governments can be formed at that level only by
multiparty coalitions in which State-level parties are
major players”. All these signify that there is real
distribution of power between Union and State level
parties (option D).
Options A and B are too specific.
Option C is inappropriate because Panchayati Raj level
has not become real as yet.
Hence, the correct answer is option D.
46. Ans. A
Statement (i) can be interpreted from these lines of the
passage, “While risks to the global outlook are “broadly
balanced” in the near term, medium term risks are titled
to the downside, the IMF said.”
Statement (ii) can be interpreted from the last line of the
fourth paragraph, “…which also cited China’s credit
growth and protectionist policies as threats.”
Statement (iii) cannot be concluded as it is not stated in
the passage.
47. Ans. E
Statement (i) can be interpreted from these lines of the
passage, “In the report, the IMF looked for average
annual growth of 6.4 percent in China during 2018
through 2020”.
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Statement (ii) can be interpreted from these lines of the
passage, “The IMF’s projection for growth in China is 6.7
percent for 2017 – the same as its estimate made June
14 in an annual staff report”.
Statement (iii) can be interpreted from these lines of the
passage, “For 2018 the fund sees Chinese growth at 6.4
percent, an increase of 0.2 points from three months
ago.”
Hence, option E is the correct answer.
48. Ans. D
This can be interpreted from these lines, “This forecast
underscores exactly why our plans to increase
productivity and ensure we get the very best deal with
the EU, are vitally important,” the UK Treasury said in an
emailed statement.” Hence, the correct answer is option
D.
49. Ans. B
Statement (i) is not stated in the passage.
Statement (ii) and (iii) can be interpreted from these
lines of the passage, “IMF urged advanced countries with
weak demand and low inflation to continue supporting
growth through monetary and fiscal policy while
cautioning central banks against raising borrowing costs
too quickly.”
50. Ans. D
This can be interpreted from these lines of the passage,
“The dollar fell to its lowest in 14 months last week as
investors discounted the ability of President Donald
Trump’s administration to deliver on its economic agenda
after efforts by the Republican Senate to overhaul
healthcare collapsed.”
51. Ans. B
The first word in the blank must be a noun thus option B
fits here. The second blank must have an adjective to
make the sentence correct. Thus the rest of the options
are incorrect.
52. Ans. A
The meanings of the words are:
Epidemic=> a widespread occurrence of an infectious
disease in a community at a particular time.
Splutter=> make a series of short explosive spitting or
choking sounds.
Sagacious=> having or showing keen mental
discernment and good judgement
Juxtaposed=> place or deal with close together for
contrasting effect
The first sentence speaks about the increase of cyber
crime recently and its consequences. The next sentence
says about outbreak of the disease smallpox and its
effect on the population of the nation. The word
‘epidemic’ and ‘severely’ fits perfectly in both the
sentences and forms a meaningful sentence.
53. Ans. B
The correct answer is option B.
The meanings of the words are:
Lurk=> hide
Germane=> relevant
Integrity=> honesty; durability
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Garnish=> decorate
Profess=> claim, often falsely, that one has (a quality or
feeling)
Heft=> lift or carry (something heavy)
The second blank of both the statements is joined by and
which means that it has to be on the same lines as the
word it is joined with.
The first sentence talks about the characteristic of wood
to be maintained, hence integrity as durability fits. The
second sentence talks about the characteristics of the
soldiers, hence integrity as honesty fits.
54. Ans. D
The meanings of the words are:
Jocular=> giving to joking
Adept=> skillful
Huff=> fit of anger
Chasm=> a profound difference between people,
viewpoints, feelings, etc.
Caucus=> a gathering of individuals who come together
to work for a shared objective
Diversity=> a range of different things
The first word in the blank must be a noun. Thus option
D conveys the correct meaning here.
55. Ans. B
The error in I is that the preposition ‘on’ must be present
after the verb ‘brought’. The phrase ‘brought on’ means
‘led to the development of.’
The correct preposition to be used after the word
‘challenges’ is ‘to’ and not ‘of’. The point mentioned is
something positive so ‘to’ is the correct preposition. Had
it been a problem mentioned here the preposition ‘of’
would have been correct.
56. Ans. A
The error in II of the sentence is that the preposition
‘among’ has been used. When something is spoken about
more than two people or subjects the word ‘among’ fits.
Here the word ‘between’ is correct as two subjects are
being talked about. Thus A is the correct answer.
57. Ans. E
I: “That of" is mostly used to compare two things and
only “that” is used for referring. Therefore, here “That of”
is correct.
II: “Custodian” is a person who has responsibility for
taking care of or protecting something. “Curator” is a
keeper or custodian of a museum or other collection.
Therefore, “custodian” is the apt word.
III: “Act as someone/something” means to do the job of
a particular kind of person or thing. “Act upon” means “to
act in accordance with or follow.” It also means to have
an effect on something/someone, therefore, “Act as” fits
with the context of the sentence.
Part I and III require changes; therefore, option E is the
apt answer.
58. Ans. B
I: “Put together” is a phrasal verb of put which means to
produce or organize something using many different
things. “Put forward” is a phrasal verb of put which
means to offer an idea, opinion, reason etc., especially so
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that people can discuss it and make a decision. If it was
“argument”, instead of “agreement” then “put forward”
will be used.
II: Preposition “of” is used for belonging to, relating to, or
connected with. It is used to indicate reference and
indicate an amount or number. Preposition “for” is used
to indicate the use of something, mean because of and
indicate time or duration. Therefore, “of” is the apt
preposition.
III: It’s basically a question of using the proper tense;
you can refer to past perfect. So the correct statement
would be us/we who gave privileges to the new people.
Now, we have to pick between pronouns “we” and “us.”
“We” is used when this pronoun is acting as the subject
of the sentence, whereas “us” works as the direct object,
indirect object and the object of the preposition. We can
see that in the given statement, “we” is the subject.
Therefore, “we” is the apt word.
Only part III requires changes; therefore, option B is the
apt answer.
59. Ans. E
The word ‘despite’ in the sentence makes it clear that
India and China have not been involved in any hostile
action.
All the given options make sense when put in the blank
field.
Option ii: preserved accord means maintained peace
Option iii: belligerent means aggressive or
argumentative
Thus option E is the correct answer.
60. Ans. C
The development in the rural sectors cannot be
considered burdensome, hence option ii is incorrect.
Option iii correctly states a consequence. Moreover, the
structure of the sentence is such that it suggests that the
filler should cover a wider context as the part following it
states 'rather than merely'.
Option i doesn't convey an apt meaning.
Thus option C is the correct answer.
61. Ans. A
The primary step to remove any evil from the society is
to remove the cause of it. Moreover, the sentence also
states 'preventing it in the first place'.
ii and iii cannot help remove it in the first place.
Thus option A is the correct answer.
62. Ans. D
Only option A makes sense here that the weather being
stormy the fishermen were in danger and they were
warned the previous night. The weather was dangerous
that anyone could have got drowned. The rest of the
options fail to convey the correct meaning.
63. Ans. C
Only C conveys the correct meaning. Timothy was a
playful dog who was with Philip since he was a child and
Philip considered his dog to be special and could always
protect him. The other options do not convey the correct
meaning.
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64. Ans. B
Only option B conveys the meaning that the situation was
difficult as the girl was only seven years old with no
relative to take care of her and there were financial
issues as well. The other options fail to convey the
correct meaning.
65. Ans. A
The topic discussed in the first statement spills over to
sentence C. D reveals the other details about the topic
followed by A and B accordingly.
Thus the correct answer is A.
66. Ans. B
Statement (D) which contrasts with what is stated in (1)
by saying that a cloud of quaintness hung about many
places in America is a continuation of (1). Statements
(C), (A) and (B) respectively corroborate what is stated
in (D) by sustaining it with examples.
67. Ans. C
A – A comparison has been made in the sentence hence,
instead of the superlative degree, comparative degree
i.e. ‘more’ should come.
B – ‘Then’ is used in the reference of time and here time
is not been referred so instead of ‘then’ ‘than’ will be
used.
D – ‘The’ is the correct determiner instead of ‘a’ for the
following part.
E – Sanskrit is a singular language; hence instead of ‘are’
‘is’ should be used.
68. Ans. E
A – It talks about a past consideration; hence instead of
‘is’, ‘was’ should be used.
B – ‘Denied’ would have been the correct verb form
instead of ‘deny’.
C – ‘Considerable’ is an adjective, while we need a past
participle form of verb 'consider', i.e. 'considered'.
D – ‘The’ is the correct determiner instead of ‘a’ since a
specific thing i.e. 'national game' is being talked about.
69. Ans. B
A – ‘Their’ is a determiner used for indicating to people,
which is not the case here.
C – ‘Alone’ does not go with the sentence. ‘Only’ is a
more appropriate word to be used.
D – ‘Of’ is an incorrect preposition; 'at' would be the
correct choice of preposition.
E – 'There' as an adverb is used to point out to a specific
location or position, which is not required here. It needs
to be replaced with 'that'.
70. Ans. C
A – The context is of the present, hence had can't be
used.
B – ‘A’ is an incorrect determiner to be used before 'most
biodiverse regions'.
D – There is not only one biodiverse region but many;
hence instead of ‘region’, ‘regions’ should be used.
E – There is no scope of option/choice in the sentence so
instead of ‘or’ ‘and’ should be used.
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71. Ans. D
A – 'of the fact of direct' is incorrect.
B – Instead of ‘in’ after face, of should be used.
Go by option verification it is easier by place S=2.5
C – ‘Mouth’ is an absolutely inappropriate word as it
78. Ans. D
doesn't form any phrase or semantic meaning when
used.
72. Ans. C
Passage A does talk about women empowerment and the
steps taken by the Government to help women progress
in all fields. Passage B is about the torture inflicted on
women and how they are left behind. Passage C is also
about women empowerment how women should be
brought up and what should be imbibed in them. Thus C
is the correct answer.
73. Ans. B
Passage A and B state what to do to face the competition
Speed of boat on Friday =22kmph
and how to stay ahead of others. Only C states to what
Speed of boat on Tuesday=22*10/11=20 kmph
extent the competition is present in the e-commerce
industry. Thus B is the correct answer.
74. Ans. C
Only passage A sticks to the theme and talks about how
money cannot surpass the peace of mind. Passage B
states the importance of money and passage C states the
importance of inner peace.
79. Ans. B
Thus A is the correct answer.
75. Ans. E
All the passages are on the impact of AI. Passage A and B
state negative impacts of AI whereas C states a positive
one. Thus Option E is the correct answer.
76. Ans. A

Speed of boat on Saturday =20 kmph

Speed of boat on Sunday=

B=10.5 kmph
Hence time taken to cover 21.25km

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77. Ans. D 80. Ans. A

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84. Ans. B
Actual number of balls= 143
Mistaken value =146
By solving you get B=17 kmph Error% = 3/146*100=2%(approximately)
81. Ans. A 85. Ans. A
In bag A: given yellow=g, green=g Work done by C and D= 4:5 ratio => 4k,5k days
g-y=4 2 day work done by C, D= 9k
So for 44 days= 22*9k=198k
1/2 day work is done by C and amount of work= 2k
Total work=200k
So work done by C and D together= 200/9 days
G=22 A,B efficiency = 1/x,1/2x
Given P(Black)=5/13 As given
Hence Total balls=13k=18+22+5k => k=5
Black balls=25
In bag B:
Given X=100/3=33.33
86. Ans. B
Let E, F worked for 5x,4x

Total balls=75
Let green=x
P(2 green balls)=4/37=X c2/75 c2
Hence E and F together

Hence green=25 work=

Black=75-25-18=28 Hence 240 days together can complete
In bag C: green: black=7:5
Green+ black =36 Difference=
⇒Green=21, Black= 15 87. Ans. C
P(yellow)=7/13 As per the given information I draw two rhombuses
Total balls are13k=7k+21+15 =>k=6 PQRS, JKLM
Yellow=42 balls Then side of PQRS=AB=5 (right angle is formed)
Then side of MLKJ=CD=15 (MLJ is an equilateral
triangle)
hence median MN= (AB+CD)/2=(15+5)/2=10

Hence 5 black balls are placed and x balls are removed

from bag B= 75+5-x=80-x
Given P(black)=11/26

82. Ans. A

88. Ans. B
Initially Water: Milk=2.5:10=1:4
20% of (total content)=12.5/5=2.5
P(same Then remaining content=10L in this it had water =2L,
Milk=8L
color)= X liters of water is added to reverse ratio =>
83. Ans. A

Percentage = In new mixture water=32 L, Milk=8L

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Y liters of milk to reverse the ratio=> (1/9)+(1/18) = 1/6

Hence number of days needed to complete the job = 3*6
= 18 days
89. Ans. D 93. Ans. A
From figure by extending lines OK to point L on RS

No need work on any information directly given in graph

C can finish Job Y in 15 day Also NO to point M on PQ line hence angle A=angle KMO
90. Ans. C Hence from triangle MOK
And A+40+A+180-S=180
S = 2A+40
In quantity 1
Given S<90
2A+40<90
A<25
Total work done by A & C = (5/20) + (3/12) = 1/2 94. Ans. B
Let D and E worked for k days Quantity 1:
Hence, Let the number be (10X+Y), interchanged number is
Work done by D and E= (k/15) + (k/10) = k/6 (10Y+X)
Hence
D and E completed the remaining work which is 1/2
(10Y+X) = (10X+Y)+36
Hence,
1/2=k/6 9(Y-X) = 36
k=3 Y-X=4
So C,D and E worked for =3+3+3 = 9 days Y = X +4
91. Ans. A Hence set of numbers={04,15,26,37,48,59}
Probability = 6/63
Quantity 2:
Multiple of 8 but not 16={8,24,40,56}
Probability = 4/63
Hence Quantity 1 > Quantity 2
95. Ans. D
Quantity I : Number of hours in which A, B and C can
Let C worked for 5x days & D worked for 12k days. complete the work if A, B and C alone can finish it in 25,
Then, 20 and 15 hours respectively.
Work done By C and D: In 1 day,
(5k/15) + (12k/18) = 1 A finishes 1/25th of the work.
⇒ (k/3) + (2k/3) = 1 B finishes 1/20th of the work.
⇒ k=1 C finishes 1/15th of the work.
Difference is = 12k - 5k =12 - 5 = 7 days In 1 day, they finish part of work = 1/25 + 1/20 + 1/15
92. Ans. A = 47/300
Thus, they finish the work in 300/47 days.
Quantity II : Number of hours in which B can finish the
work if A working alone finishes it in 20 hours while
working together they finish it in 5 hours.
Let the number of hours in which B can finish the work be
‘a’.
In 1 day,
B can complete job Y in 12 days. A finishes 1/20th of the work
Hence, part of work done by B in a day = (1/12) B finishes 1/a part of the work
If he works at 4/9th of his efficiency then he will be able In 1 day, they finish part of work = 1/5
to do only (4/9)*(1/12)th = 1/27th part of the work in a Thus, 1/20 + 1/a = 1/5
day. ⇒ 1/a = 3/20
Hence work done in 3 days = Work done by B in 3 days ⇒ a = 20/3 days
+ Work done by D on 3rd day = [3*(1/27)] + (1/18) = Thus, quantity II > quantity I

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96. Ans. D
Quantity1-
Rakhi’s marks= 115 From II and III, Rate =
Meenakshi’s marks= 115 - 20 = 95 Hence, either I alone or II and III will be sufficient.
Puneeta’s marks= 95 + 65= 160 100. Ans. E
Ankita’s marks=160 - 35= 125 Let two digit number be = 10x + y
Simpy’s marks= 125+ 67= 192 Reversed number = 10y + x
Total maximum marks= 192 + 108= 300 From I:
Required percentage marks of Simpy Difference = 27
Hence,
9x - 9y = 27
= or
Quantity2- 9y - 9x = 27
percentage reduction in breath= 100*60/160 = 37.5 x-y=3
Hence, Quantity1 > Quantity2 or y – x = 3
97. Ans. E From II:
From I: x – y = 3 or
No. of students studying in A and B are 3x and 4x y–x=3
respectively. From III:
From III: y=x-3
No. of students studying in B who got placement Hence,
= (4x × 80) ÷ 100 = 16x/5 x-y=3
From II: Hence, Even by using (I) + (II) + (III) together, we
No. of students studying in B who got placement = 120% cannot obtain the number.
of No. of students studying in A who got placement 101. Ans. A
Hence x(x – k) = k + 1
16x/5 = 120% of y x2 – kx – k – 1 = 0
y = 8x/3
Hence Question cannot be answered even with the
information in all the three statements.
98. Ans. E
From I and II,
Length = 3x = 48 m
∴ x = 16
Breath = 2x = 32 m
Hence, Area of floor = 48 × 32
Cost of flooring = 48 × 32 × 850 = ₹ 1305600 ⇒ x = k + 1 or – 1
From I and III, 2(l +b) = 160 From statement I,
2(3x + 2x) = 160 x<k
10x = 160 x can’t be equal to k + 1
∴ x = 16 Thus, x = -1
∴ Length = 3 × 16 = 48 m Thus, statement I alone is sufficient
Breadth = 2x = 32m From statement II,
Cost of flooring = (48 × 32) × 850 = ₹ 1305600 X=k+1
Similarly, from II and III, we can find This is one of the solution but we can’t find anything from
l = 48 m it,
b = 32 m Insufficient.
and Total cost of flooring = ₹ 1305600 From statement III,
99. Ans. D X=3–k
From I, K=3–x
If P = 100 X=3–x+1
A = 200 ⇒ x = 2 or – 1
SI = 200 – 100 = 100 Not sufficient.
102. Ans. E
Given, ratio of selling price of item I and II for company
A is 4 : 3 and the ratio of their cost price was 8 : 9.
Rate = Company A made profit on item I.
From the table, profit% of company A = 10%.
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respectively. Marked price = c + 25% of c = 1.25c

Let the profit% made be p%.
Selling price of item I = 8a + 10% of 8a = 8.8a
Selling price of item II = 9a + p% of 9a = 9a (100 +
p)/100
Given, selling price of this item is Rs. 4140.
Now, ‘d’ is discount% and profit% made by selling the
item is (3d – 9)%.
Selling price according to marked price = 1.25c – d% of
1.25c
Selling price according to cost price = c + (3d – 9)% of c

⇒2.2 = 3(100 + p)/100

⇒25 = 4.25d – 9
⇒220 = 300 + 3p
⇒34/4.25 = d
⇒d = 8%
Now, marked price – d% of marked price = selling price
⇒marked price (1 – 8/100) = 4140
⇒Marked price = Rs. 4500
105. Ans. D
Thus, a loss% of occurred.
Given, company E made a profit on items I and IV while
None of the options match, answer is E.
they lost money on item II
103. Ans. C
From the table,
Given, marked price of items are same for each
Profit% item I = 20%
company. The marked price of items are: Item I – Rs. Loss% item II = 25%
2500, item II – Rs. 1750, item III – Rs. 2400, item IV –
Profit% item IV = 16%
Rs. 3200.
Given, selling price of the items sold by Company E were
Now, for company C, a discount% of 10% is given on
Rs. 2400, Rs. 2100, Rs. 1870 and Rs. 2030 in the order
item III while two successive discounts of the equal %
from I to IV.
was given on item I by company D.
Cost price of item I + 20% of cost price of item I = 2400
Selling price of item III for company C = 2400 – 10% of
⇒Cost price of item I × 1.2 = 2400
2400 = Rs. 2160
⇒Cost price of item I = Rs. 2000
Let the successive discount% be ‘d’
Cost price of item II – 25% of cost price of item II =
Selling price of item I for company D after 1st discount =
2100
2500 – d% of 2500 = 25(100 – d)
⇒Cost price of item II × 0.75 = 2100
Selling price of item I for company D after 2nd discount =
⇒cost price of item II = Rs. 2800
25(100 – d) - d% of (2500 – 25d)
Cost price of item IV + 16% of cost price of item IV =
Now, Company C made profit on item III while company
2030
D suffered loss on item I.
⇒Cost price of item IV × 1.16 = 2030
From the table, profit% on item III for company C =
⇒Cost price of item IV = Rs. 1750
20%
Given, company made an overall profit of 5% on selling
Loss% on item I for company D = 200/9 %
all the items.
Given, cost price paid by company C for item III was
Let the cost price of item III be ‘a’.
equal to the cost price paid by company D for item I
Total cost price = 2000 + 2800 + a + 1750 = 6550 + a
Let the cost price be ‘a’.
Total selling price = 2400 + 2100 + 1870 + 2030 =
Selling price of item III for company C = a + 20% of a
8400
⇒1.2a = 2160
Thus, 6550 + a + 5% of (6550 + a) = 8400
⇒a = RS. 1800
⇒1.05(6550 + a) = 8400
Now, 1800 – (200/9)% of 1800 = 25(100 – d) - d% of
⇒6550 + a = 8000
(2500 – 25d)
⇒a = Rs. 1450
⇒1400 = 2500 – 25d - 25d – 25d2/100
Profit made on item III = Rs. 1870 – Rs. 1450 = Rs. 420
⇒1100 = 50d + 25d2/100
106. Ans. B
⇒d2 + 200d – 4400 = 0
Given, average selling price of item I sold by company C
⇒d2 + 220d – 20d – 4400 = 0
and company A is Rs. 3493.
⇒d(d + 220) – 20(d + 220) = 0
Let the selling price of item I of company A be ‘a’.
⇒(d – 20)(d + 220) = 0
Thus (a + selling price for company C)/2 = 3493
⇒d = 20% as d can’t be negative.
⇒a + selling price for company C = 6986
104. Ans. B
Selling price for company C = 6986 – a
Given,
From the table,
Company F marked item IV at 25% higher than its cost
Profit% made by company A = 10%
price.
Profit% made by company C = 12%
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Cost price for company A + 10% of cost price for Speed, s = relative speed = (x-4) km/hr
company A = a 30/3600 = 0.3/(x-4)
⇒Cost price for company A = a/1.1 x = 40km/hr
Cost price for company C + 12% of cost price for It reaches the station in 15 minutes
company C = 6986 – a
= 15/60 hrs =1/4 hrs
⇒Cost price for company C = (6986 – a)/1.12
Given, cost price of the item I for company A and Distance travelled by train A in 1/4 hrs
company C is in the ratio of 5 : 4. = 40*(1/4) = 10km
To cover 10km man will take 10/4 hrs
= 2.5 h
110. Ans. E
From the above solution we got the speed of train A as
40km/hr
A passes B completely in 5.4 minutes
⇒4.48a = 5.5 × 6986 – 5.5a = 5.4/60 hr
⇒9.98a = 38423 Relative speed s = 40-30 = 10km/hr
⇒a = Rs. 3850
Thus, selling price for company C = 6986 – 3850 = Rs. Distance = length of (A+B) = 300+b
3136 (300+b)18/10*5 = 54/10
Thus, selling price for company C is less than the selling
b= 600
price for company A by= 714
% by which selling price for company C is less than the 111. Ans. D
selling price for company A = 714*100/3850= 18.45
Explanation:
107. Ans. C
Total cash Invested by A = (2/12) * 42 = 7 lakhs
Total land invested by A = (4/12) * 93 = 31 lakhs
Total equity certificates invested by A = (1/10) * 65 =
6.5 lakhs
Total investment by A = 7 + 31 + 6.5 = Rs. 44.5 lakhs
Similarly, investment by B = 10.5 + 23.25 +32.5 = Rs.
66.25 lakhs
Similarly, investment by C = 24.5 + 38.75 + 26 = Rs. Step1: Diagonally interchange second letter, if box
89.25 lakhs contain only one letter then consider it as a first letter
Total investment by A, B and C = 42 + 93 + 65 = 200 and no interchange process takes place.
lakhs
Profit share of A = (44.5/200) * 1.5 crore = 0.33375
crores = Rs.33.375 lakhs
108. Ans. D
Investments by A = 44.5 * 2 = Rs. 89 lakhs
Investments by B = 66.25 * 2 = Rs. 132.5 lakhs
Investments by C = 89.25 * 2 = Rs. 178.5 lakhs
Time A invested for = 10 months
Time B invested for = 30 months Step 2:
Time C invested for = 20 months
Total (timed) investments by A = 89 * 10 = 890
Total (timed) investments by B = 132.5 * 30 = 3975
Total (timed) investments by C = 17.5 * 20 = 3570
Share of C’s profit = 3 * 3570/(890+3975+3570)
= 3 * 3570/8435 = 1.269 crores Rs. 1.27 crores
109. Ans. D
Step 3: If diagonally numbers are even- even or odd-
Let the speed of train ‘A’ be x km/hr
odd then interchange first letter otherwise remains
It passes the man in 30 s
same.
T = d/s
Distance, d = length of train ‘A’ = 300m = .3km
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112. Ans. C
Explanation:
Step1: Diagonally interchange second letter, if box
contain only one letter then consider it as a first letter
and no interchange process takes place.
Step 2:
Step 3: If diagonally numbers are even- even or odd-
odd then interchange first letter otherwise remains
same.
113. Ans. A
It is mentioned in the passage that railways now need to
find ‘innovative ways’ to get bigger returns for their
investments. This clearly implies the given fact.
114. Ans. A
The fact that railways have now fallen in need of bigger
returns from their investments, implies the given fact.
115. Ans. C
E likes Yellow.
Hence, option C.
B is 3rd to the left of C who likes Blue. One person sits
between B and the one who likes Black.
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E is 2nd to the right of C. The one who likes Brown is
immediate left of E. One person sits between the one
who likes Brown and the one who likes Pink. D likes Red
and sits 2nd to the right of F.
G is not neighbor of C so In case 1, G must be sit with F
but we know that consecutive alphabets cannot sit
together so case 1 gets rejected. In case 2, G must be at
the right end. A doesn’t like Brown the A must like Black
and H likes Brown. The one who likes Silver is immediate
left of the one who likes White so F likes Silver, B likes
White and E likes Yellow.
Here is the final arrangement:
116. Ans. B
C likes Blue and G is 3rd to the right of C.
Hence, option B.
E is 2nd to the right of C. The one who likes Brown is
immediate left of E. One person sits between the one
who likes Brown and the one who likes Pink. D likes Red
and sits 2nd to the right of F.
G is not neighbor of C so In case 1, G must be sit with F
but we know that consecutive alphabets cannot sit
together so case 1 gets rejected. In case 2, G must be at
the right end. A doesn’t like Brown the A must like Black
and H likes Brown. The one who likes Silver is immediate
left of the one who likes White so F likes Silver, B likes
White and E likes Yellow.
Here is the final arrangement:
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117. Ans. A
No one lives between them.
Hence, option A.
E is 2nd to the right of C. The one who likes Brown is
immediate left of E. One person sits between the one
who likes Brown and the one who likes Pink. D likes Red
and sits 2nd to the right of F.
G is not neighbor of C so In case 1, G must be sit with F
but we know that consecutive alphabets cannot sit
together so case 1 gets rejected. In case 2, G must be at
the right end. A doesn’t like Brown the A must like Black
and H likes Brown. The one who likes Silver is immediate
left of the one who likes White so F likes Silver, B likes
White and E likes Yellow.
Here is the final arrangement:
118. Ans. C
%-4, @-8
So 4:40 PM.
+3 hours 35 minutes= 8:15PM
8 hours means-@
15 minutes means minute hand at 3, so #=3
So, the required time is represented by ‘@#’.
119. Ans. D
Scheduled time of departure of train= @+= 8:25PM
Time for travel+ early arrival= 5 hours + 5 minutes= 5
hours 5 minutes
8:25 PM-5 hours 5 minutes= 3:20PM= #%
So, the required time is represented by ‘#%’.
120. Ans. B
‘@@’= 8:40PM
20 minutes before= 8:20PM
8 hours means-@
20 minutes means minute hand at 4 so % = 4
So, the required time is represented by ‘@%’.
121. Ans. B
Point Z is in North-east direction with respect to car N.
• The distance between car N and car O is 36m and no
car is parked between them. Car R is 99m to the right of
car N. Only one car is parked between car O and car R.
So car O must be right of N.
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•The distance between O and R is 99-36=63m. We find
one distance which is 36m and we have to find 4 more
distances and we know that distance between each car is
successive multiple of 3. 63m can be divided, 27+36,
24+39, 33+30. So, 36m is already distance N-O so that
combination is not possible.
•24+39 also cannot be possible because if minimum is
24m then maximum must be 36m, so this is also not
possible. So, only one combination left i.e. 30m and
33m.
•So we have right now 3 combinations, 30m, 33m and
36m.
•Car M is parked to the immediate left to car P. The
distance between car M and car O is 102m. From this
confirm that car Q is between O and R. Now we get 2
cases:
Case 1:
If that is the case then we know that the distance
between car M and car O is 102m. The distance between
RM= MO-OR= 102-63=39m. But we know that the
distance between R and M is more than 60m. So this
case gets rejected.
Case 2:
•The distance between MN= 102-36=66m. So, it must be
27m and 39m because we already get 30m, 33m and
36m.
•The distance between car M and car P is 12m more than
the distance between car P and car N. So MP=39m and
PN=27m.
•The distance between car P and car Q is 93m. So,
distance between OQ= 30m and QR=33m.
• If car Q moves 20m to the north then takes a left turn
and moves 50m then again takes a left turn and moves
for 10m and stops at point Z. Car A is 16m to the west of
point Z. Car A moves 66m towards west and stops at
point Y.
Here is the final arrangement:
122. Ans. C
PR=PN+NO+OQ+OR= 126m
•The distance between car N and car O is 36m and no car
is parked between them. Car R is 99m to the right of car
N. Only one car is parked between car O and car R. So
car O must be right of N.
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•The distance between O and R is 99-36=63m. We find
one distance which is 36m and we have to find 4 more
distances and we know that distance between each car is
successive multiple of 3. 63m can be divided, 27+36,
24+39, 33+30. So, 36m is already distance N-O so that
combination is not possible.
•24+39 also cannot be possible because if minimum is
24m then maximum must be 36m, so this is also not
possible. So, only one combination left i.e. 30m and
33m.
•So we have right now 3 combinations, 30m, 33m and
36m.
•Car M is parked to the immediate left to car P. The
distance between car M and car O is 102m. From this
confirm that car Q is between O and R. Now we get 2
cases:
Case 1:
If that is the case then we know that the distance
between car M and car O is 102m. The distance between
RM= MO-OR= 102-63=39m. But we know that the
distance between R and M is more than 60m. So this
case gets rejected.
Case 2:
•The distance between MN= 102-36=66m. So, it must be
27m and 39m because we already get 30m, 33m and
36m.
•The distance between car M and car P is 12m more than
the distance between car P and car N. So MP=39m and
PN=27m.
•The distance between car P and car Q is 93m. So,
distance between OQ= 30m and QR=33m.
• If car Q moves 20m to the north then takes a left turn
and moves 50m then again takes a left turn and moves
for 10m and stops at point Z. Car A is 16m to the west of
point Z. Car A moves 66m towards west and stops at
point Y.
Here is the final arrangement:
123. Ans. B
Point Y is 10m to the North of car M.
•The distance between car N and car O is 36m and no car
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is parked between them. Car R is 99m to the right of car
N. Only one car is parked between car O and car R. So
car O must be right of N.
•The distance between O and R is 99-36=63m. We find
one distance which is 36m and we have to find 4 more
distances and we know that distance between each car is
successive multiple of 3. 63m can be divided, 27+36,
24+39, 33+30. So, 36m is already distance N-O so that
combination is not possible.
•24+39 also cannot be possible because if minimum is
24m then maximum must be 36m, so this is also not
possible. So, only one combination left i.e. 30m and
33m.
•So we have right now 3 combinations, 30m, 33m and
36m.
•Car M is parked to the immediate left to car P. The
distance between car M and car O is 102m. From this
confirm that car Q is between O and R. Now we get 2
cases:
Case 1:
If that is the case then we know that the distance
between car M and car O is 102m. The distance between
RM= MO-OR= 102-63=39m. But we know that the
distance between R and M is more than 60m. So this
case gets rejected.
Case 2:
•The distance between MN= 102-36=66m. So, it must be
27m and 39m because we already get 30m, 33m and
36m.
•The distance between car M and car P is 12m more than
the distance between car P and car N. So MP=39m and
PN=27m.
•The distance between car P and car Q is 93m. So,
distance between OQ= 30m and QR=33m.
• If car Q moves 20m to the north then takes a left turn
and moves 50m then again takes a left turn and moves
for 10m and stops at point Z. Car A is 16m to the west of
point Z. Car A moves 66m towards west and stops at
point Y.
Here is the final arrangement:
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124. Ans. A
Distance between point Z and point Y is 82m
•The distance between car N and car O is 36m and no car
is parked between them. Car R is 99m to the right of car
N. Only one car is parked between car O and car R. So
car O must be right of N.
•The distance between O and R is 99-36=63m. We find
one distance which is 36m and we have to find 4 more
distances and we know that distance between each car is
successive multiple of 3. 63m can be divided, 27+36,
24+39, 33+30. So, 36m is already distance N-O so that
combination is not possible.
•24+39 also cannot be possible because if minimum is
24m then maximum must be 36m, so this is also not
possible. So, only one combination left i.e. 30m and
33m.
•So we have right now 3 combinations, 30m, 33m and
36m.
•Car M is parked to the immediate left to car P. The
distance between car M and car O is 102m. From this
confirm that car Q is between O and R. Now we get 2
cases:
Case 1:
If that is the case then we know that the distance
between car M and car O is 102m. The distance between
RM= MO-OR= 102-63=39m. But we know that the
distance between R and M is more than 60m. So this
case gets rejected.
Case 2:
•The distance between MN= 102-36=66m. So, it must be
27m and 39m because we already get 30m, 33m and
36m.
•The distance between car M and car P is 12m more than
the distance between car P and car N. So MP=39m and
PN=27m.
•The distance between car P and car Q is 93m. So,
distance between OQ= 30m and QR=33m.
• If car Q moves 20m to the north then takes a left turn
and moves 50m then again takes a left turn and moves
for 10m and stops at point Z. Car A is 16m to the west of
point Z. Car A moves 66m towards west and stops at
point Y.
Here is the final arrangement:
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125. Ans. C
•The distance between car N and car O is 36m and no car
is parked between them. Car R is 99m to the right of car
N. Only one car is parked between car O and car R. So
car O must be right of N.
•The distance between O and R is 99-36=63m. We find
one distance which is 36m and we have to find 4 more
distances and we know that distance between each car is
successive multiple of 3. 63m can be divided, 27+36,
24+39, 33+30. So, 36m is already distance N-O so that
combination is not possible.
•24+39 also cannot be possible because if minimum is
24m then maximum must be 36m, so this is also not
possible. So, only one combination left i.e. 30m and
33m.
•So we have right now 3 combinations, 30m, 33m and
36m.
•Car M is parked to the immediate left to car P. The
distance between car M and car O is 102m. From this
confirm that car Q is between O and R. Now we get 2
cases:
Case 1:
If that is the case then we know that the distance
between car M and car O is 102m. The distance between
RM= MO-OR= 102-63=39m. But we know that the
distance between R and M is more than 60m. So this
case gets rejected.
Case 2:
•The distance between MN= 102-36=66m. So, it must be
27m and 39m because we already get 30m, 33m and
36m.
•The distance between car M and car P is 12m more than
the distance between car P and car N. So MP=39m and
PN=27m.
•The distance between car P and car Q is 93m. So,
distance between OQ= 30m and QR=33m.
• If car Q moves 20m to the north then takes a left turn
and moves 50m then again takes a left turn and moves
for 10m and stops at point Z. Car A is 16m to the west of
point Z. Car A moves 66m towards west and stops at
point Y.
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130. Ans. C
à 72/36 = 02
Explanation-

126. Ans. B
This is because the recklessness of the actions carried out
by the ISIS makes it clear that it does not care about
political perceptiona nd fallout. The second statement is
wrong as the author never mentions the nature of the
organisations likes the Nazis and Khymer Rouge.)
127. Ans. D
Option D is weakening the statement.
128. Ans. C
à 58 + 40 = 98
131. Ans. D
Explanation
Choice (A): Based on some assessment, the school has
come to the understanding that the students are not
getting proper meal at home. No facts are provided to
conform this. Hence, (A),is not implicit. Choice (B): There
is no information given about the donation, which is
given to the charity. Hence (B) is out of context.
Statement (C) the statement has no reference to the
utilization of funds. Hence it is out of context. Choice (D)
The school authority was providing the breakfast to the
students assuming that they are not getting a proper
meal. Hence Choice (D) is an assumption.
132. Ans. E
as none of the statement alone is sufficient to answer the
question, but if any of the two statements are taken
together is sufficient to answer the question.

129. Ans. D
à 5*4 = 20
133. Ans. E
Explanation: From I, II and III,
Two boxes are between D and E. D is above E. Two boxes
are between E and G so box G is below box E. Box B is
just above D so box B is at the top position and box G is
at the bottom position.
So I, II and III are sufficient to answer the questions.
Hence, option E.
134. Ans. B
A, C and D justify the land owners claim on increasing
the rent. Only B, if true will damage their claim that there
will be an increase in supply. They might not be investing
the amount in construction but in other profitable
business.
135. Ans. C
as seen from the diagram that the Person I is sitting at
one of the corner seat as others are sitting on middle
seats.
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Case 1:
1) W is sitting second to the right of T, who is immediate
left of S, who is sitting in smaller square.

7) A, who is sitting at one of corners, is sitting second to

the right of F.

2) L and S have only one member between them.

8) I is sitting third to the left of Q, who is sitting at one of

the middle seat.
3) W faces K.
9) H has same members between him and J as between
person A and I.
Final Answer:

4) The one, who is sitting opposite to T, is second to right

of J.
136. Ans. C
as seen from the diagram that the person S faces person
J, who is sitting second to the left of person Q.
Detail Solution
Case 1:
1) W is sitting second to the right of T, who is immediate
left of S, who is sitting in smaller square.

5) C and K are immediate neighbors, such that one of

them is sitting at one of the middle seat. If, C is
immediate left of K. (Case2 in Case1).

2) L and S have only one member between them.

6) J is not immediate member of either of K or A.

3) W faces K.

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4) The one, who is sitting opposite to T, is second to right
of J.
5) C and K are immediate neighbors, such that one of
them is sitting at one of the middle seat. If, C is
immediate left of K. (Case2 in Case1).
6) J is not immediate member of either of K or A.
7) A, who is sitting at one of corners, is sitting second to
the right of F.
8) I is sitting third to the left of Q, who is sitting at one of
the middle seat.
9) H has same members between him and J as between
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person A and I.
Final Answer:
137. Ans. C
as seen from the diagram that the D is the son-in-law of
B.
Step 1: G is the daughter of B. Here, we can conclude
that - B can be either mother or father of G.
• A is the son of H and brother of G. Here, we can
conclude that - H can be either mother or father of G.
• It is clearly given in the question that - H is the
grandfather of E. So, H is a male and husband of B. H is
also father of G.
• Two female members are clear and they are– G & B.
Step 2: F is the sister-in-law of G. Here, we can conclude
that F is the wife of G’s brother A. Hence, A is the
husband of F.
Step 3: F is the mother of C. C is the niece of G. By step
2, we can conclude that - C is the daughter of A.
Step 4: D is the brother-in-law of A. We can conclude 2
possibilities here –
Case 1 - D is the husband of A’s sister G.
Case 2 - D is the brother of A’s wife F.
• But in the question, it is clearly mentioned that– There
are three married couples in the family, so it is clear that
- D is the husband of A’s
sister G.
Step 5: A is the father of E. H is the grandfather of E.
Here, gender of E is not given but we can easily conclude
that E is the son of both A & F and brother of G. As, it is
mentioned in the question that there are equal number of
males and females in a family and two of them are
children.
Males member are – H, A, D & E
Females member are – B, F, G & C
Family tree figure -
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138. Ans. B 142. Ans. D

as seen from the diagram that C is the granddaughter of Except English other exams are scheduled in morning.
H.
Step 1: G is the daughter of B. Here, we can conclude
that - B can be either mother or father of G.
• A is the son of H and brother of G. Here, we can
conclude that - H can be either mother or father of G.
• It is clearly given in the question that - H is the 143. Ans. D
grandfather of E. So, H is a male and husband of B. H is Accounts is of 110 marks not of 140 marks.
also father of G.
• Two female members are clear and they are – G & B.
Step 2: F is the sister-in-law of G. Here, we can conclude
that F is the wife of G’s brother A. Hence, A is the
husband of F.
Step 3: F is the mother of C. C is the niece of G. By step 144. Ans. E
2, we can conclude that- C is the daughter of A. All statements are correct for the exam of Economics.
Step 4: D is the brother-in-law of A. We can conclude 2
possibilities here–
Case 1 - D is the husband of A’s sister G.
Case 2 - D is the brother of A’s wife F.
• But in the question, it is clearly mentioned that– There
are three married couples in the family, so it is clear that- 145. Ans. B
D is the husband of A’s sister G. The exam of Math is on 9th of the month, of 2hrs and of
Step 5: A is the father of E. H is the grandfather of E. 100 marks.
Here, gender of E is not given but we can easily conclude Using above statements the final arrangement is as
that E is the son of both A & F and brother of G. As, it is follows.
mentioned in the question that there are equal number of
males and females in a family and two of them are
children.
Males member are – H, A, D & E
Females member are – B, F, G & C
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146. Ans. A
There are 2 alphabets in English alphabetical series
between alphabets written against numbers 2 and 4. “E”
is written against number 4 and we know that no letter is
repeated so “H” must be written against number 2. Now
“M” is written against number 1 then letters between “M”
and “H” is 4.
Hence, option A.
“COVER” in alphabetical order “CEORV” is written against
each even number.

139. Ans. E
This is an explanation that may be drawn easily from the
facts mentioned in the passage.)
140. Ans. E
Customer Management (CACMS) project will provide
convenience of aadhar based fast and efficient
onboarding to the customers.
141. Ans. A
On 10th of the month the exams scheduled are Physics Two letters are between C and B. So B is written against
and Biology. number 5. Two letters are written between V and S so S
is written against number 7. The number of letter is
written between M and E is same as O and G. M is written
above E so M is written against number 1 and G is
against number 9.

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Here is the final table: • The shelf 2 has length 24cm and we know that at least
1 glass slab is must so 16cm+8cm will be 24 cm.
Then shelf 2 has G.S. = 1, P.F. =1.
• There is one shelf between shelf 2 and Green shelf.
Then Green shelf must be number 4. The Green shelf
contains 1 glass slab and 4 photo frames more than shelf
2. Then Shelf 4has G.S. =1+1=2, P.F. =1+4=5, total
length will be =72cm.
• The Black shelf is just above the Green shelf. Black
shelf must be number 9. The Black shelf contains same
glass slab as Green Shelf and 2 photo frames less than
147. Ans. B Green shelf. So G.S. = 2 and P.F. = 3. Total length=
“G” is written against number “9”. 2*16+3*8= 32+24=56cm.
Hence, option B. • No shelf is between the Blue shelf and the Black shelf.
“COVER” in alphabetical order “CEORV” is written against So, blue shelf either 8th or 10th. We have 2 cases
each even number.

Two letters are between C and B. So B is written against

number 5. Two letters are written between V and S so S Case 1: If Blue shelf is number 8-
is written against number 7. The number of letter is
written between M and E is same as O and G. M is written
above E so M is written against number 1 and G is
against number 9.
Here is the final table:

• There is one shelf between Blue shelf and Pink shelf.

The Pink shelf is not at the extreme right end. So Pink
148. Ans. B
shelf must be number 6.
Though the paragraph states the appeal that cash has to
• The length of Blue shelf and Black shelf is same but
criminals, the paragraph does not mention "predatory
Black shelf has 1 glass slab less than Blue shelf. So, Blue
street crime". So, A is wrong.
shelf must be 56cm and contains 3 G.S. so it will be
The passage states that the rates of three types of crime
3*16=48 cm, then Blue shelf must have only 1 P.F. =
reduced due to electronic payments. So, it can be
8cm (i.e. 56-48= 8cm).
concluded that digitization of payments has for high
• The length of Pink shelf is 16cm less than the Black
reduced the opportunity for crime. Thus, B is correct.
shelf. Pink shelf must be 40cm. The Pink shelf has same
C and D are generalizations that cannot be deduced from
photo frames as Yellow shelf. The Yellow shelf is even
the limited information in the passage. E is out of
number shelf in row 1. So, Yellow shelf must be number
context.
2. Yellow shelf has only 1 P.F., then Pink shelf must also
149. Ans. D
have 1 P.F. which is 8 cm. then G.S. = 40-8=32cm equal
Shelf 6 is Orange color.
to 2 G.S. So, Pink shelf has 2 G.S.
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• Total length of shelf 7 and shelf 8 is 88cm. Shelf 8 is
56cm so shelf 7 must be = 88-56= 32cm. But we know
that shelf 7 length is more than Pink shelf which is 40cm
so this case gets rejected.
Case 2: If Blue shelf is number 10
• There is one shelf between Blue shelf and Pink shelf.
The Pink shelf is not at the extreme right end. So Pink
shelf must be number 8.
• The length of Blue shelf and Black shelf is same but
Black shelf has 1 glass slab less than Blue shelf. So, Blue
shelf must be 56cm and contains 3 G.S. so it will be
3*16=48 cm then Blue shelf must have only 1 P.F. =
8cm (i.e. 56-48= 8cm).
• The length of Pink shelf is 16cm less than the Black
shelf. Pink shelf must be 40cm. The Pink shelf has same
photo frames as Yellow shelf.
• The Yellow shelf is even number shelf in row 1 so
Yellow shelf must be number 2. Yellow shelf has only 1
P.F. then Pink shelf must also have 1 P.F. which is 8 cm.
then G.S. = 40-8=32cm equal to 2 G.S. so Pink shelf has
2 G.S.
• Total length of shelf 7 and shelf 8 is 88cm. Shelf 8 is
40cm so shelf 7 must be = 88-40= 48cm. We know that
shelf 7 (Which is white color) length is more than Pink
shelf which is 40cm. The white shelf has same glass slab
as Blue shelf. So White shelf must contain 3 G.S. is equal
to 48cm so White shelf does not have any P.F.
• The Brown shelf is just below the Orange shelf. There is
one shelf between Brown shelf and Red shelf. So Orange
shelf must be number 6 and Brown shelf must be number
1 and Red shelf must be shelf 3.
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• The Orange shelf has same number of glass slabs and
photo frames as Pink shelf. So Orange must also 40cm
length.
• The Brown shelf has same glass slab as Yellow shelf so
it will be 1 G.S. and same photo frames as Green shelf so
it will be 5 P.F. Total length must be 1*16+5*8=56cm.
• The Violet shelf is immediate next in number to Green
shelf. Violet shelf must be number 5. The Violet and Red
shelf have same number of glass slabs and photo frames.
So both shelf lengths must be same. The total length of
row 1 is 248cm. So, we get 3 shelves length then 248-
(56+24+72) = 96cm.Then 96/2=48cm. So, Violet and
Red shelf must be 48cm each. They both have 2 G.S. it
means 32cm each then P.F. must be 48-32= 16cm so 2
P.F. also in each shelf.
Here is the final arrangement:
150. Ans. B
Green shelf has length of 72cm.
• 1 G.S.= 16cm and 1 P.F.= 8cm
• The shelf 2 has length 24cm and we know that at least
1 glass slab is must so 16cm+8cm will be 24 cm.
Then shelf 2 has G.S. = 1, P.F. =1.
• There is one shelf between shelf 2 and Green shelf.
Then Green shelf must be number 4. The Green shelf
contains 1 glass slab and 4 photo frames more than shelf
2. Then Shelf 4has G.S. =1+1=2, P.F. =1+4=5, total
length will be =72cm.
• The Black shelf is just above the Green shelf. Black
shelf must be number 9. The Black shelf contains same
glass slab as Green Shelf and 2 photo frames less than
Green shelf. So G.S. = 2 and P.F. = 3. Total length=
2*16+3*8= 32+24=56cm.
• No shelf is between the Blue shelf and the Black shelf.
So, blue shelf either 8th or 10th. We have 2 cases
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Case 1: If Blue shelf is number 8-
• There is one shelf between Blue shelf and Pink shelf.
The Pink shelf is not at the extreme right end. So Pink
shelf must be number 6.
• The length of Blue shelf and Black shelf is same but
Black shelf has 1 glass slab less than Blue shelf. So, Blue
shelf must be 56cm and contains 3 G.S. so it will be
3*16=48 cm, then Blue shelf must have only 1 P.F. =
8cm (i.e. 56-48= 8cm).
• The length of Pink shelf is 16cm less than the Black
shelf. Pink shelf must be 40cm. The Pink shelf has same
photo frames as Yellow shelf. The Yellow shelf is even
number shelf in row 1. So, Yellow shelf must be number
2. Yellow shelf has only 1 P.F., then Pink shelf must also
have 1 P.F. which is 8 cm. then G.S. = 40-8=32cm equal
to 2 G.S. So, Pink shelf has 2 G.S.
• Total length of shelf 7 and shelf 8 is 88cm. Shelf 8 is
56cm so shelf 7 must be = 88-56= 32cm. But we know
that shelf 7 length is more than Pink shelf which is 40cm
so this case gets rejected.
Case 2: If Blue shelf is number 10
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• There is one shelf between Blue shelf and Pink shelf.
The Pink shelf is not at the extreme right end. So Pink
shelf must be number 8.
• The length of Blue shelf and Black shelf is same but
Black shelf has 1 glass slab less than Blue shelf. So, Blue
shelf must be 56cm and contains 3 G.S. so it will be
3*16=48 cm then Blue shelf must have only 1 P.F. =
8cm (i.e. 56-48= 8cm).
• The length of Pink shelf is 16cm less than the Black
shelf. Pink shelf must be 40cm. The Pink shelf has same
photo frames as Yellow shelf.
• The Yellow shelf is even number shelf in row 1 so
Yellow shelf must be number 2. Yellow shelf has only 1
P.F. then Pink shelf must also have 1 P.F. which is 8 cm.
then G.S. = 40-8=32cm equal to 2 G.S. so Pink shelf has
2 G.S.
• Total length of shelf 7 and shelf 8 is 88cm. Shelf 8 is
40cm so shelf 7 must be = 88-40= 48cm. We know that
shelf 7 (Which is white color) length is more than Pink
shelf which is 40cm. The white shelf has same glass slab
as Blue shelf. So White shelf must contain 3 G.S. is equal
to 48cm so White shelf does not have any P.F.
• The Brown shelf is just below the Orange shelf. There is
one shelf between Brown shelf and Red shelf. So Orange
shelf must be number 6 and Brown shelf must be number
1 and Red shelf must be shelf 3.
• The Orange shelf has same number of glass slabs and
photo frames as Pink shelf. So Orange must also 40cm
length.
• The Brown shelf has same glass slab as Yellow shelf so
it will be 1 G.S. and same photo frames as Green shelf so
it will be 5 P.F. Total length must be 1*16+5*8=56cm.
• The Violet shelf is immediate next in number to Green
shelf. Violet shelf must be number 5. The Violet and Red
shelf have same number of glass slabs and photo frames.
So both shelf lengths must be same. The total length of
row 1 is 248cm. So, we get 3 shelves length then 248-
(56+24+72) = 96cm.Then 96/2=48cm. So, Violet and
Red shelf must be 48cm each. They both have 2 G.S. it
means 32cm each then P.F. must be 48-32= 16cm so 2
P.F. also in each shelf.
Here is the final arrangement:
151. Ans. C
56+24=80cm
• 1 G.S.= 16cm and 1 P.F.= 8cm
• The shelf 2 has length 24cm and we know that at least
1 glass slab is must so 16cm+8cm will be 24 cm.
Then shelf 2 has G.S. = 1, P.F. =1.
• There is one shelf between shelf 2 and Green shelf.
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Then Green shelf must be number 4. The Green shelf

contains 1 glass slab and 4 photo frames more than shelf
2. Then Shelf 4has G.S. =1+1=2, P.F. =1+4=5, total
length will be =72cm.
• The Black shelf is just above the Green shelf. Black
shelf must be number 9. The Black shelf contains same
glass slab as Green Shelf and 2 photo frames less than
Green shelf. So G.S. = 2 and P.F. = 3. Total length=
2*16+3*8= 32+24=56cm.
• No shelf is between the Blue shelf and the Black shelf.
So, blue shelf either 8th or 10th. We have 2 cases
Case 2: If Blue shelf is number 10

Case 1: If Blue shelf is number 8-

• There is one shelf between Blue shelf and Pink shelf.

The Pink shelf is not at the extreme right end. So Pink
shelf must be number 8.
• The length of Blue shelf and Black shelf is same but
Black shelf has 1 glass slab less than Blue shelf. So, Blue
shelf must be 56cm and contains 3 G.S. so it will be
3*16=48 cm then Blue shelf must have only 1 P.F. =
8cm (i.e. 56-48= 8cm).
• The length of Pink shelf is 16cm less than the Black
shelf. Pink shelf must be 40cm. The Pink shelf has same
photo frames as Yellow shelf.
• There is one shelf between Blue shelf and Pink shelf.
• The Yellow shelf is even number shelf in row 1 so
The Pink shelf is not at the extreme right end. So Pink
Yellow shelf must be number 2. Yellow shelf has only 1
shelf must be number 6.
P.F. then Pink shelf must also have 1 P.F. which is 8 cm.
• The length of Blue shelf and Black shelf is same but
then G.S. = 40-8=32cm equal to 2 G.S. so Pink shelf has
Black shelf has 1 glass slab less than Blue shelf. So, Blue
2 G.S.
shelf must be 56cm and contains 3 G.S. so it will be
• Total length of shelf 7 and shelf 8 is 88cm. Shelf 8 is
3*16=48 cm, then Blue shelf must have only 1 P.F. =
40cm so shelf 7 must be = 88-40= 48cm. We know that
8cm (i.e. 56-48= 8cm).
shelf 7 (Which is white color) length is more than Pink
• The length of Pink shelf is 16cm less than the Black
shelf which is 40cm. The white shelf has same glass slab
shelf. Pink shelf must be 40cm. The Pink shelf has same
as Blue shelf. So White shelf must contain 3 G.S. is equal
photo frames as Yellow shelf. The Yellow shelf is even
to 48cm so White shelf does not have any P.F.
number shelf in row 1. So, Yellow shelf must be number
• The Brown shelf is just below the Orange shelf. There is
2. Yellow shelf has only 1 P.F., then Pink shelf must also
one shelf between Brown shelf and Red shelf. So Orange
have 1 P.F. which is 8 cm. then G.S. = 40-8=32cm equal
shelf must be number 6 and Brown shelf must be number
to 2 G.S. So, Pink shelf has 2 G.S.
1 and Red shelf must be shelf 3.
• Total length of shelf 7 and shelf 8 is 88cm. Shelf 8 is
• The Orange shelf has same number of glass slabs and
56cm so shelf 7 must be = 88-56= 32cm. But we know
photo frames as Pink shelf. So Orange must also 40cm
that shelf 7 length is more than Pink shelf which is 40cm
length.
so this case gets rejected.
• The Brown shelf has same glass slab as Yellow shelf so
it will be 1 G.S. and same photo frames as Green shelf so
it will be 5 P.F. Total length must be 1*16+5*8=56cm.

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• The Violet shelf is immediate next in number to Green

shelf. Violet shelf must be number 5. The Violet and Red
shelf have same number of glass slabs and photo frames.
So both shelf lengths must be same. The total length of
row 1 is 248cm. So, we get 3 shelves length then 248-
(56+24+72) = 96cm.Then 96/2=48cm. So, Violet and
Red shelf must be 48cm each. They both have 2 G.S. it
means 32cm each then P.F. must be 48-32= 16cm so 2
P.F. also in each shelf.

Here is the final arrangement:

• There is one shelf between Blue shelf and Pink shelf.

152. Ans. A
Violet shelf is just below the Blue shelf.
• 1 G.S.= 16cm and 1 P.F.= 8cm
• The shelf 2 has length 24cm and we know that at least
1 glass slab is must so 16cm+8cm will be 24 cm.
Then shelf 2 has G.S. = 1, P.F. =1.
• There is one shelf between shelf 2 and Green shelf.
Then Green shelf must be number 4. The Green shelf
contains 1 glass slab and 4 photo frames more than shelf
2. Then Shelf 4has G.S. =1+1=2, P.F. =1+4=5, total
length will be =72cm.
• The Black shelf is just above the Green shelf. Black
shelf must be number 9. The Black shelf contains same
glass slab as Green Shelf and 2 photo frames less than
Green shelf. So G.S. = 2 and P.F. = 3. Total length=
2*16+3*8= 32+24=56cm.
• No shelf is between the Blue shelf and the Black shelf.
So, blue shelf either 8th or 10th. We have 2 cases
The Pink shelf is not at the extreme right end. So Pink
shelf must be number 6.
• The length of Blue shelf and Black shelf is same but
Black shelf has 1 glass slab less than Blue shelf. So, Blue
shelf must be 56cm and contains 3 G.S. so it will be
3*16=48 cm, then Blue shelf must have only 1 P.F. =
8cm (i.e. 56-48= 8cm).
• The length of Pink shelf is 16cm less than the Black
shelf. Pink shelf must be 40cm. The Pink shelf has same
photo frames as Yellow shelf. The Yellow shelf is even
number shelf in row 1. So, Yellow shelf must be number
2. Yellow shelf has only 1 P.F., then Pink shelf must also
have 1 P.F. which is 8 cm. then G.S. = 40-8=32cm equal
to 2 G.S. So, Pink shelf has 2 G.S.
• Total length of shelf 7 and shelf 8 is 88cm. Shelf 8 is
56cm so shelf 7 must be = 88-56= 32cm. But we know
that shelf 7 length is more than Pink shelf which is 40cm
so this case gets rejected.

Case 2: If Blue shelf is number 10

Case 1: If Blue shelf is number 8-

• There is one shelf between Blue shelf and Pink shelf.
The Pink shelf is not at the extreme right end. So Pink
shelf must be number 8.

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• The length of Blue shelf and Black shelf is same but 2. Then Shelf 4has G.S. =1+1=2, P.F. =1+4=5, total
Black shelf has 1 glass slab less than Blue shelf. So, Blue length will be =72cm.
shelf must be 56cm and contains 3 G.S. so it will be • The Black shelf is just above the Green shelf. Black
3*16=48 cm then Blue shelf must have only 1 P.F. = shelf must be number 9. The Black shelf contains same
8cm (i.e. 56-48= 8cm). glass slab as Green Shelf and 2 photo frames less than
• The length of Pink shelf is 16cm less than the Black Green shelf. So G.S. = 2 and P.F. = 3. Total length=
shelf. Pink shelf must be 40cm. The Pink shelf has same 2*16+3*8= 32+24=56cm.
photo frames as Yellow shelf. • No shelf is between the Blue shelf and the Black shelf.
• The Yellow shelf is even number shelf in row 1 so So, blue shelf either 8th or 10th. We have 2 cases
Yellow shelf must be number 2. Yellow shelf has only 1
P.F. then Pink shelf must also have 1 P.F. which is 8 cm.
then G.S. = 40-8=32cm equal to 2 G.S. so Pink shelf has
2 G.S.
• Total length of shelf 7 and shelf 8 is 88cm. Shelf 8 is
40cm so shelf 7 must be = 88-40= 48cm. We know that
shelf 7 (Which is white color) length is more than Pink
shelf which is 40cm. The white shelf has same glass slab
as Blue shelf. So White shelf must contain 3 G.S. is equal
to 48cm so White shelf does not have any P.F.
• The Brown shelf is just below the Orange shelf. There is
one shelf between Brown shelf and Red shelf. So Orange
Case 1: If Blue shelf is number 8-
shelf must be number 6 and Brown shelf must be number
1 and Red shelf must be shelf 3.
• The Orange shelf has same number of glass slabs and
photo frames as Pink shelf. So Orange must also 40cm
length.
• The Brown shelf has same glass slab as Yellow shelf so
it will be 1 G.S. and same photo frames as Green shelf so
it will be 5 P.F. Total length must be 1*16+5*8=56cm.
• The Violet shelf is immediate next in number to Green
shelf. Violet shelf must be number 5. The Violet and Red
shelf have same number of glass slabs and photo frames.
So both shelf lengths must be same. The total length of
row 1 is 248cm. So, we get 3 shelves length then 248-
(56+24+72) = 96cm.Then 96/2=48cm. So, Violet and
Red shelf must be 48cm each. They both have 2 G.S. it
means 32cm each then P.F. must be 48-32= 16cm so 2 • There is one shelf between Blue shelf and Pink shelf.
P.F. also in each shelf. The Pink shelf is not at the extreme right end. So Pink
shelf must be number 6.
Here is the final arrangement: • The length of Blue shelf and Black shelf is same but
Black shelf has 1 glass slab less than Blue shelf. So, Blue
shelf must be 56cm and contains 3 G.S. so it will be
3*16=48 cm, then Blue shelf must have only 1 P.F. =
8cm (i.e. 56-48= 8cm).
• The length of Pink shelf is 16cm less than the Black
shelf. Pink shelf must be 40cm. The Pink shelf has same
photo frames as Yellow shelf. The Yellow shelf is even
number shelf in row 1. So, Yellow shelf must be number
2. Yellow shelf has only 1 P.F., then Pink shelf must also
have 1 P.F. which is 8 cm. then G.S. = 40-8=32cm equal
153. Ans. C to 2 G.S. So, Pink shelf has 2 G.S.
40+48+40+56+56=240cm • Total length of shelf 7 and shelf 8 is 88cm. Shelf 8 is
• 1 G.S.= 16cm and 1 P.F.= 8cm 56cm so shelf 7 must be = 88-56= 32cm. But we know
• The shelf 2 has length 24cm and we know that at least that shelf 7 length is more than Pink shelf which is 40cm
1 glass slab is must so 16cm+8cm will be 24 cm. so this case gets rejected.
Then shelf 2 has G.S. = 1, P.F. =1.
• There is one shelf between shelf 2 and Green shelf.
Then Green shelf must be number 4. The Green shelf
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Case 2: If Blue shelf is number 10
• There is one shelf between Blue shelf and Pink shelf.
The Pink shelf is not at the extreme right end. So Pink
shelf must be number 8.
• The length of Blue shelf and Black shelf is same but
Black shelf has 1 glass slab less than Blue shelf. So, Blue
shelf must be 56cm and contains 3 G.S. so it will be
3*16=48 cm then Blue shelf must have only 1 P.F. =
8cm (i.e. 56-48= 8cm).
• The length of Pink shelf is 16cm less than the Black
shelf. Pink shelf must be 40cm. The Pink shelf has same
photo frames as Yellow shelf.
• The Yellow shelf is even number shelf in row 1 so
Yellow shelf must be number 2. Yellow shelf has only 1
P.F. then Pink shelf must also have 1 P.F. which is 8 cm.
then G.S. = 40-8=32cm equal to 2 G.S. so Pink shelf has
2 G.S.
• Total length of shelf 7 and shelf 8 is 88cm. Shelf 8 is
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40cm so shelf 7 must be = 88-40= 48cm. We know that
shelf 7 (Which is white color) length is more than Pink
shelf which is 40cm. The white shelf has same glass slab
as Blue shelf. So White shelf must contain 3 G.S. is equal
to 48cm so White shelf does not have any P.F.
• The Brown shelf is just below the Orange shelf. There is
one shelf between Brown shelf and Red shelf. So Orange
shelf must be number 6 and Brown shelf must be number
1 and Red shelf must be shelf 3.
• The Orange shelf has same number of glass slabs and
photo frames as Pink shelf. So Orange must also 40cm
length.
• The Brown shelf has same glass slab as Yellow shelf so
it will be 1 G.S. and same photo frames as Green shelf so
it will be 5 P.F. Total length must be 1*16+5*8=56cm.
• The Violet shelf is immediate next in number to Green
shelf. Violet shelf must be number 5. The Violet and Red
shelf have same number of glass slabs and photo frames.
So both shelf lengths must be same. The total length of
row 1 is 248cm. So, we get 3 shelves length then 248-
(56+24+72) = 96cm.Then 96/2=48cm. So, Violet and
Red shelf must be 48cm each. They both have 2 G.S. it
means 32cm each then P.F. must be 48-32= 16cm so 2
P.F. also in each shelf.
Here is the final arrangement:
154. Ans. C
(B) defeats the purpose of the research. (A) is not
substantiated. (D) does not come to the point. (C) fills
the gap in the argument beer contains antioxidants which
mop up free radicals.
155. Ans. D
Prabir Sengupta does Not satisfy the condition II but he
fulfils the condition (a). So his case is to be referred to
Executive Director.